Assistant Youth Mentor- After School Enrichment

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated professional who is passionate about nurturing young minds, connecting with our community, and enjoying the journey. The position involves working at one of several childcare sites within the Pottstown YMCA, Barth Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Lowe Pottsgrove Elementary School, or Rupert Elementary School.

Responsibilities

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self-esteem.
• Implementing curriculum for the program; ensuring child-centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, possibly overseeing classroom staff.
• Providing quality and appropriate adult/child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open-ended questions.
• Utilizing positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management.
• Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner.
• Accurately maintaining daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports.
• Ensuring centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning centers.
• Attending team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in 2+ years of child development coursework.
• 2+ years verified child care experience.
• Prior experience working with children (professional, volunteer, or familial).
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment.
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings including but not limited to 6 hours of child care related trainings annually.

Qualifications

• Passing all relevant clearances and keeping up to date on trainings including but not limited to 6 hours of child care related trainings annually.

Skills

• Positive reinforcement techniques for behavior management.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on the work schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs.

What We Offer

• Support from an amazing team.
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA.
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger.

How to Apply

If you're interested, please submit a quick, 3-minute online application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.